Love our museum partners? Wait till you meet our staff!

Camp Directors: You know that big yellow sun on our logo? That’s them. They are that big ball of energy that makes camp go everyday. Read their bios below and you’ll instantly feel the quality of character, spirit, and professionalism they radiate!

Instructors: All our Instructors are credentialed teachers or college graduates with a contagious enthusiasm for learning. Now there’s something you won’t mind your kids catching!

Counselors: Counselors are the kind of high school and college folks you want your child to look up to…and not just because they’re taller. These artists, athletes, honor students and thespians spend the entire week with your kids so they actually know your child’s name, favorite hobby, and why they want to be an entomologist when they grow up.

CIT’s: Counselors-in-training are junior high or early high school students that are looking to build their leadership and child development skills…and rockets, slime and pickle batteries with our campers. In order to provide the safest and most attentive service possible, we maintain an 8:1 ratio between campers and staff members.

2010 CAMP DIRECTORS

ALAMEDA — Danny Gasparini

Danny is super-stoked to continue working with the EDMO team, this time as a Camp Director!  Since October he has traveled all over the Bay Area unleashing his inner science nerd as an ICE presenter, bringing captivating science experiments to unsuspecting students.  Danny graduated with a B.A. in Art Education from California State University, Long Beach and is currently working toward his multiple subject teaching credential.  Danny loves to hike, laugh and throw ceramics.  He is delighted to bring his passion for kids and education to Alameda and looks forward to what promises to be an amazing summer!

“EDMO has this incredible ability to empower and inspire students as it catapults their creativity, curiosity and imagination to new heights.  I feel honored to be part of a community, like EDMO, which puts so much value on the importance of fun, engaging education.”

OAKLAND/PIEDMONT — Raquel Del Fiorentino

Raquel Del Fiorentino is ecstatic for her first summer as Camp Director! She was a rad Rec instructor at the Moraga camp, and is excited to continue being part of the EDMO family. A graduate from San Francisco State with a B.A. in Liberal Studies and minor in Dance, Raquel has interacted and taught children of all ages in various environments. She has substitute taught at Elementary schools, instructed ballet, jazz and modern dance, worked as a camp counselor and taught Dance and Physical Education at Northgate High School. Raquel strives to create stimulating learning environments that are safe for all children, but also believes that laughter and play are necessary for growth and development. When not in the classroom, Raquel loves to ride bikes, hike with her dog Marley and visit the Temescal farmer’s market.

“I’ve got that EDMO vibe and can’t wait to share it with all the awesome campers in Oakland! I’m extremely excited for camp, and know that this is going to be the best summer yet!”

SAN ANSELMO/ MILL VALLEY — Ashley Rogers

This is Ashley’s second year with Edventuremore and her first year as the director of the San Anselmo and Mill Valley sites. She has been working in the education field for ten years at camps, education centers and as a private tutor. Ashley graduated with a BA in Theater and Performance Studies from UC Berkeley and is now completing her MFA in Theatre Design at San Francisco State University. She continues to pursue her career in arts education and costume design. Ashley is so thrilled to work for Edmo because she loves making connections with the campers and continually finding exciting new ways to inspire their young minds. Ashley also loves long hikes, shiny bikes, experimental baking and finding the best mangoes at the market.

SF – NOE VALLEY — Sara Statler

Sara Statler, a graduate from Sonoma State University with a degree in Environmental Studies and Theater, returns for her third year as a Camp Edmo Director. Last year she opened our Noe Valley Camp with a successful splash! Sara’s involvement in the theater community, peer mentoring groups and environmental leadership programs have propelled her passion for entertaining enrichment education. This is Sara’s third season with Edmo and rocks the Edmo vibe year round. She manages our ICE school year program and heads the company’s community outreach efforts encompassing auctions and community events. Sara loves the outdoors, plants, making funny faces, her bike, burritos and great questions.

“I am very grateful to have the positive and nurturing space that is Camp Edmo.  Camp Edmo is not just a place for kids, it’s a place for passions, education, curiosity, fun and friendship. And who doesn’t want that! I am super excited to return to Noe Valley for a second year. I can’t wait to see all my new and returning camper’s faces!  The Edmo vibe has become my summer tradition and hope it becomes one of yours too.  See you in June!”

SF – PRESIDIO HEIGHTS — Robert Atkinson

Robert Atkinson will be returning for his second year at San Francisco – Presidio Heights and first year as Director.  Robert graduated from UC Santa Cruz  and is currently in a graduate program at SF State to obtain his multiple subject teaching credentials. Robert has over five years of experience working with children of all ages, both in the classroom as a para-educator and in the community working with special needs children. Robert is an avid musician and looks to foster creativity in every child he works with. He also enjoys spending time at the beach, riding his bike through Golden Gate Park, and making people laugh with goofy jokes.

“I am SO excited to be back at Edmo this summer! I have some large shoes to fill by stepping into the Camp Director position this summer, and I am looking forward to keeping the Edmo traditions alive as well as starting new ones! I feel that this camp is not only a great opportunity for the campers to continue learning during the summer, but also is a great opportunity for growth as an educator and personally. I feel extremely lucky to be a part of the Edmo family and can’t wait for the summer!!”

MORAGA — Kelly Donlon

Kelly is entering her fourth summer on the Edmo Team. In 2007, she was a stand out Science Instructor, and for the last two years has rocked the Edmo Vibe as the founding Camp Director of our Oakland/Piedmont site. This summer she’s making the switch to our Moraga site and can’t wait for another amazing summer! This year Kelly is also working as our Training Manager. Kelly graduated with a degree in Liberal Studies and Math from Chico State. She then went on to earn her elementary and secondary teaching credentials. During the school year, she teaches high school math in Martinez, but loves to spend the summer with the younger kids at Edventure More. She also has worked in several after school programs, summer camps and elementary school classrooms over the past 10 years.

“I am so excited to be back at Moraga this summer. Camp is going to be so awesome this year! I am counting down the days until camp!”

CORTE MADERA — Seth Dahlgren

Seth Dahlgren is celebrating his second year working as a camp director with Edmo. After a prolific summer as director in Mill Valley he is moving on to the Corte Madera location. Seth has a long history of working with Youth Development outside of Edmo. And during his many years working with all grade levels he has instructed in a variety of subjects including music, comedy improv, and mathematics. Seth is known around camp for his impromptu singing and dancing, silly voices, eagerness to get outside and play, and of course the infamous Ukulele!

“I caught the Edmo Vibe pretty bad last year, and I’ve been waiting on pins and needles for the Summer to arrive again. I’m eager for a new summer with exciting things to learn, experiments to perform, movies to make, and art projects to create. This years themes are particularly tantalizing. Super Spy week promises some serious surprises, and we’ll do some amazing things during Underwater Wonders. Being a huge Astronomy and Sci-Fi geek I’m personally very excited for Cosmic Creations week. I’m excited for all the surprises in store for the staff and the campers this summer. 2010 is going to be one to remember.”